The car-free resort of Zermatt is located at an altitude of 1620
meters in the south-west of Switzerland. This idyllic village in
the Matter Valley nestles amongst fabulous scenery of mountains
and glaciers and offers visitors a fantastic panorama of 33 four-
thousand-metre peaks. Its symbol, the
Matterhorn, is the
famous mountain which has one's photograph taken the most in the
world.
Whether you prefer skiing or snowboarding, sledding or hiking...
snow sports enthusiasts get full value in Zermatt. There are 394
km of varied pistes amidst unique scenery in the international ski
area between Switzerland and Italy. Snow and fun parks, sledding
runs, walking tours with snowshoes, dog-sled rides and 30 km of
prepared winter hiking paths also offer a welcome alternative to
skiing.
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